Dashed hopes for March rate cuts

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on January 31, 2024 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no … Read more

Harris dashed to Dubai to tackle climate change and war. Each carries high political risks at home

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Filling in for President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris flew to the Middle East to tackle a pair of challenges that have flummoxed White Houses for decades: climate change and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Each carries the risk of political blowback going into next year’s presidential elections. She spent barely … Read more